Narym Pony
Last updated: 9th September 2016
The Narym Pony was developed in Russia, and is known for their similarity in appearance with the Priob breed. This is a domestic breed, and is mostly used as a draft horse for general riding and working purposes.
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- Narym Pony
Quick Information
| Physical Characteristics | Has a small stature but are hardy and enduring; the structure is well developed with the back portion being long; the legs are short, sturdy with flat, wide hooves, and the head is medium sized; the shoulder is slanted and short; the neck is short but thick; they are low at the withers |
| Temperament | Obedient, even-tempered, affectionate, willing |
| Type | Draft Pony, Riding Pony, Working Pony |
| Colors | Almost all common equine colors |
| Height/Size | 13-14 hands (including studs, stallions and mares) |
| Common Uses | General riding, racing, dressage, jumping, events |
| Health Problems | Healthy in general |
| Feeding/Diet | General equine diet including hay, grass, grains, etc. |
| Country of Origin | Russia (Siberia) |
| Time of Development | Unknown |
History
The Narym Pony is very similar to the Ob (Priob) breed of ponies and originated in western Siberia, a region close to the Ob River. They are a little larger by size than the Ob Ponies. These equines are bred in both the northern and the southern regions. While the southern population is frequently crossed with draft and trotter equines to develop a larger size, the northern Narym ponies are purely bred.
Interesting Facts
- Some people consider the Narym and the Ob ponies to be two individual subgroups that evolved from the common northern forest horse breed.
